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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.46, 102.72 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.46, 102.72 and 55.08 is: 75.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.46 : 102.72 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.46/102.72 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.46x = 102.72 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.46x = 5,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657.82/74.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.98

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